School Administrative Assistant - Eaglecrest High School

Cherry Creek

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a School Assistant Principal, perform a variety of clerical and administrative tasks and may provide functional guidance to clerical employees. May compile special periodic reports and compose non-routine correspondence. Typically involves some project work. Work on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment and analysis are required in resolving problems and making recommendations.

Requirements

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
Two (2) years of administrative assistant/clerical, human resources, budget, payroll, accounting, banking/loan servicing, or operational school support experience
Intermediate knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
Intermediate knowledge of common office application software
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
Intermediate interpersonal relations skills
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate organizational skills
Ability to operate common office equipment
Ability to work alone and with others
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy books

Nice To Haves

Education and/or training beyond high school
Experience working in the public sector
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Greet and welcome visitors to the building. Answer and screen telephone calls, take messages, and assist staff, students, parents/guardians, and community members with concerns and questions.
Schedule meetings and appointments for staff, supervisor, outside representatives, and students. Prepare agendas, reserves, and facilities, and record and transcribe minutes of meetings. May arrange and coordinate travel schedules and reservations. Maintain and update calendar for department events or special activities.
Draft and/or type letters, memorandums, reports, and related materials (e.g. newsletters, announcements, etc.). Compose and type routine correspondence. Work on special projects as needed.
Conduct research and compile and type statistical reports.
Organize and maintain file system, which may include individual education plans (IEPs), simple databases, personnel records and actions, student records and tests, surveys, legal documents, evaluations, professional growth, insurance, supplemental pay, club budgets, mentor program, workshops, etc. File correspondence and other records.
Operate word processing equipment to store, edit, format, print, and revise letters, memorandums, databases, reports, forms, labels, and other printed material.
Read, route, and respond to incoming mail. Locate and attach appropriate file(s) with correspondence to be answered by building administration. Prepare outgoing mail and correspondence, including emails and faxes.
Order and maintain supplies/inventory and arrange for equipment maintenance. May process electronic purchase and warehouse orders and/or other financial documents. May complete basic monitoring of a department budget.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.